Bibliograph

How God works, the science behind the benefits of religion, David DeSteno

Type

Label

How God works, the science behind the benefits of religion, David DeSteno

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-232) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How God works

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

David DeSteno

Sub title

the science behind the benefits of religion

Summary

"Drawing on a wealth of new evidence, pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno shows why religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow them - and to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof)"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A note on pronouns -- Introduction : the journey ahead -- Infancy : welcoming and binding -- The formative years : learning what's right and wrong -- Coming of age : adulting isn't easy -- Transcending the twenties and thirties : love, connection, and (maybe) ecstasy -- The business of midlife I : maintenance for the body -- The business midlife II : maintenance for the soul -- Saying good bye : all that lives must die

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